Toyota Opens New Eco-Friendly Distribution Center in Ontario

Toyota Opens New Eco-Friendly Distribution Center in Ontario

Toyota estimates it will save more than 86,000 gallons of water per year and that the center is “one of the most environmentally sustainable buildings of its kind in Canada"…

Ford and McDonald’s Turn Coffee Into Car Parts

If you end up driving a new Ford in the near future, you might…

Sustainability Efforts by GM Earns Automaker 2019 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award

Sustainability Efforts by GM Earns Automaker 2019 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award

The 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award in…

GM Recognized by Dow Jones Indices for Sustainability Efforts

GM Recognized by Dow Jones Indices for Sustainability Efforts

General Motors has once again been ranked on two Dow Jones sustainability…

Wood You Look at That: Michelin to Make Tires Out of Wood by 2020

Wood You Look at That: Michelin to Make Tires Out of Wood by 2020

The automotive industry is making many positive strides toward a sustainable future.…

Half of Young People Want Electric Cars, Twice As Many As Older Generations

Half of Young People Want Electric Cars, Twice As Many As Older Generations

We’ve said it before here at The News Wheel, but electric vehicles aren’t…

Millennials Are Creating a Demand for Sustainable Products, Including Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

Millennials Are Creating a Demand for Sustainable Products, Including Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

As an automotive journalist, I spend a decent portion of my day reading…

Subaru Partners with Klean Kanteen to Promote Sustainability

Subaru Partners with Klean Kanteen to Promote Sustainability

Subaru continues to showcase its nature loving image by partnering with Klean…

General Motors (and Planet Earth) Enjoys Record Year of Landfill-Free Operations

General Motors (and Planet Earth) Enjoys Record Year of Landfill-Free Operations

As the year comes to a close, General Motors is touting the…

GM Kokomo Operations Shows Off Its Efficient Side

GM Kokomo Operations Shows Off Its Efficient Side

GM Kokomo Operations was recently named a member of the Indiana Environmental…

FastLane Launches GM Sustainability Video

FastLane Launches GM Sustainability Video

Almost all automakers are working hard to reduce their overall carbon footprints,…

[VIDEO] Toyota Reveals FCV Exterior and Japan Price

[VIDEO] Toyota Reveals FCV Exterior and Japan Price

The long-awaited moment is finally here. After months of anticipation, Toyota has…

Ford and Heinz Partner to Develop Sustainable Materials

Ford and Heinz Partner to Develop Sustainable Materials

No, your cars won’t run on ketchup, but components of your cars…

Volkswagen Receives WEC’s Gold Medal Award for Sustainability

Volkswagen Receives WEC’s Gold Medal Award for Sustainability

Volkswagen Group has received the World Environmental Center’s 30th Anniversary Gold Medal…

Dearborn Truck Plant Celebrates a Decade of Sustainability

Dearborn Truck Plant Celebrates a Decade of Sustainability

 A decade ago today, Ford broke ground on its Dearborn Truck Plant,…

Volkswagen Awarded 2014 WEC Gold Medal for Sustainable Development

Volkswagen Awarded 2014 WEC Gold Medal for Sustainable Development

The Volkswagen Group will be awarded the World Environment Center’s (WEC) 30th…

Ford’s Analytics Team Paving Way to Cleaner Future, New Technologies

Ford’s Analytics Team Paving Way to Cleaner Future, New Technologies

In a day in age where sustainability has never been more important…

Ford to Use Recycled Materials in 2014 F-150 Trucks

Ford to Use Recycled Materials in 2014 F-150 Trucks

Keeping with Ford’s efforts to reduce their environmental impact, the Ford Motor…